Altoona School vs University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona School
Altoona · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
246 students
| Measure | Altoona School Altoona, Florida | University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1537 of 2,187 | #2045 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26210 of 50,301 | #37641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 248 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Altoona | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altoona School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 31.4).
- •University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Altoona School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 82.3%).
- •Altoona School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.9).
- •Altoona School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altoona School better than University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Altoona School ranks higher (48.4 vs 31.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altoona School and University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Altoona and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona School: 248. University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona School and University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach rank in Florida?
Altoona School is 1537th of 2,187 and University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is 2045th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).